Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar

Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar is a district in the Punjab State of India. Total area of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar is 1,282 km² including 1,214.65 km² rural area and 67.35 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar has a population of 6,12,310 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,25,416 while rural population is 4,86,894. Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 478 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,29,500 houses in the district, including 26,734 urban houses and 1,02,766 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 458 villages in shahid bhagat singh nagar district.

The Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Nawanshahr is the largest tehsil in shahid bhagat singh nagar district by both area and population. Balachaur is the smallest tehsil in shahid bhagat singh nagar district by both area and population. There are 2 tehsils in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Here is the list of all Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Balachaur5071,88,764
2Nawanshahr7754,23,546

Population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District

The population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,12,310 4,86,894 1,25,416
Total Male Population 3,13,291 2,48,118 65,173
Total Female Population 2,99,019 2,38,776 60,243
Child Population (Age 0–6) 62,719 49,364 13,355
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 33,278 26,208 7,070
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 29,441 23,156 6,285
Literate Population 4,38,459 3,45,595 92,864
Literate Male Population 2,39,155 1,88,612 50,543
Literate Female Population 1,99,304 1,56,983 42,321
Illiterate Population 1,73,851 1,41,299 32,552
Illiterate Male Population 74,136 59,506 14,630
Illiterate Female Population 99,715 81,793 17,922
Households 1,29,500 1,02,766 26,734

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,60,284 2,12,889 47,395
SC Male Population 1,33,035 1,08,494 24,541
SC Female Population 1,27,249 1,04,395 22,854
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 478 / km² 401 / km² 1,862 / km²